“Can I do Borobudur and Prambanan in one day?“
This is one of questions that I often get from my blog readers. This is possible for sure, and if you’re interested I’ll be happy to help you by offering you an all inclusive tour with a pickup from your hotel.
Also Read: The Best Yogyakarta Tours
First things first: Borobudur and Prambanan are not close to each other. Check out the map below to give you the idea of where the Borobudur temple is located and where Prambanan temple is located.
As you can see they both are located in different directions from Yogyakarta. Borobudur is located to the northwest of Yogyakarta and Prambanan is closer to the east part of Yogyakarta. From the distance point of view, Borobudur is approximately 45km from the city center, while Prambanan is 16km away from city center. The big distances involved make for a very long day.
If you want to take a one-day tour to Borobudur and Prambanan there are two main options available. Let me share the itinerary.
Borobudur and Prambanan One Day Tour
The best time to do the Borobudur and Prambanan tour is first thing in the morning for sunrise. Book a shared tour for the cheapest price (find out how below). The one-day Borobudur and Prambanan shared tour starts very early in the morning. If you join a Yogyakarta Borobudur Prambanan tour, most likely you will get picked up from your hotel at around 5am. You will arrive in Borobudur at 6am and get a chance to explore Borobudur Temple for three hours.
After visiting Borobudur you will have a 1.5-2 hour journey from Borobudur to Prambanan Temple. You will have two hours to explore Prambanan. At 1 or 2pm you will go back to Yogyakarta. Sounds pretty easy, right? Well… It is, but believe me you will feel drained.
Borobudur and Prambanan One Day Tour with Sunrise
This option is for people who like to get up early and want to see a beautiful sunrise. The itinerary is almost identical to the Borobudur and Prambanan one day tour, but you have to be ready at 4am. Instead of heading directly to Borobudur you go to Setumbu Hill. From the top of the hill you get a beautiful view of Borobudur wrapped in mist. It’s an amazing experience and you can read about it here if you’re interested.
Things to Consider
Borobudur and Prambanan complexes are both huge! Walking around and exploring the temple compounds is fun, but also quite hard work.
I think that the Prambanan Temple tour can be a little bit tricky. According to Wikipedia there are a total of 240 temples in the Prambanan complex. It’s that big! I’ve been to Prambanan more than three times and I still haven’t seen Candi Sewu (Sewu temple). The temple is located inside the Prambanan temple complex, but pretty far away from main temples of Prambanan.
Budgeting For Your Day Trip
For Discover Your Indonesia readers, a one-day group tour of Borobudur and Prambanan will include breakfast. The cost also covers pick up and drop off at your hotel. The mini bus that takes you is modern and has a driver who can speak basic English.
The entrance ticket to Prambanan and Borobudur costs are updated every year. Entrance for international visitors to Prambanan is higher than for Indonesian citizens and Kitas holders. Children below five can enter for free. The entrance fee to Setumbu Hill (for sunrise) is the same for domestic and international visitors.
Of course you don’t have to join a group tour. It is possible to hire a driver with a car who will take you to both temples (plus some more temples around Yogyakarta). Of course the added flexibility and comfort comes at an added cost. A one day tour to Borobudur and Prambanan with a personal driver can be arranged. You can click here to get more info and book the tour (there’s no deposit required).
There are additional optional costs to the tour. For example, if you really want to get more insights about Borobudur and Prambanan during your tour then you should consider to hire a guide. A tour guide costs Rp100,000 per hour.
A tour guide is of course not essential, but they are helpful. I used a tour guide while visiting Prambanan and I tell you that one hour isn’t enough to explain everything! Especially if you really interested in the subject. There are so many interesting things to learn about and discussions to have.
Although the cost for a day trip is very high, I do believe the experience is worth it. Both Borobudur and Prambanan are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and offer a unique insight into the history of Indonesia.
Borobudur and Prambanan Tours
There are downsides to doing a tour of Prambanan and Borobudur temples in one day. One big issue is just how tiring it is. My suggestion is: if you have the time, visit Borobudur and Prambanan on separate days. In the end, it is your decision. 🙂 The length of time you will spend in Yogyakarta is a big part of whatever decision you make. If you only have two days in this lovely city then yes, doing both temples in one day does make sense.
Whatever option you do decide to choose in the end, I can help. I’ve teamed up with a local travel agency to offer tours of Borobodur and Prambanan.
Borobudur Setumbu Hill / Barede Hill
Watch sunrise from the top of the valley overlooking Borobudur Temple. On a good day you will see Borobudur emerging from the mist. This is a shared group tour and transport is included in the price. You will need to purchase your own tickets to Borobudur and Prambanan temples.
Have you ever been to Yogyakarta? Did you visit both temples in one day? What was your experience?
Firsta, your last shot of Prambanan is just amazing! It seems like clouds radiate from one of the temples and aim for the sky.
Prambanan is definitely beautiful. This photo captured the moment for me. Glad you like it 🙂
Pernah ke Borobudur berangkat habis ashar, eh sampai sana udah tutup loketnya. Maklum pakek nyasar soalnya sama2 gak ngerti jalan. Haha. Untungnya aku gak buru2 pulang, besoknya aku ke borobudur jam 10 pagi naik motor sih sama temen yg tau jalan. Gak cukup dalam 3 jam waktu itu, soalnya banyaaaaak angle yg bagus buat putu putu..
Angle Candi Borobudur khan maksudnya?
Enggak, angle wajah akuuuu.. HAHAHAHAHA
Pulang sore banget. Sampe Yogja lagi keknya maghrib.
Jadi menurutkuuuu mending one day Borobudur and one day Prambanan. Biar ada waktu leyeh-leyehnyaa..
So NAY, right? Toss dulu dong.
Aku jatuh cinta ama borobudur saat menjelang senja di temani rintik gerimis 🙂
Tahun 2003 pernah 4 hari bertiurut2 ke brorobudur hanya menanti tutup dan gerimis
4 hari berturut-turut ke Borobudur? Kamu spekta banget!!
foto prambanan yang paling bawah itu cantik sekali, kak first ! 🙂
Makasih Kakak 😉 Lagi ngepas awannya hehehe.. Thanks sudah mampir ya.
I’ve done it both ways (visiting Borobudur and Prambanan on the same day and separate days) and would strongly encourage people to visit both on separate days if time allows. There are a number of other temples close by to Prambanan as well, such as Candi Plaosan, which can fill out the day in the area nicely.
Oh, and Firsta, there’s no excuse not to make it to Candi Sewu next time you’re in Prambanan – the walk is surpisingly pleasant and there was a lovely old lady selling drinks along the way to help top up the batteries. Of course if your little legs are too tired you can always hop on the choo-choo train to do a lap of the park, including Candi Sewu (though I seemed to be the target of more photos than the temple was from those passing by on the train.
Same with you, i say nay! too beautiful to explore in the same day!.
Aaaaah jadi pengen ke jogja niiih, kalo ke borobudur ga pernah pas sunrise niih…
Formidable!
Doin` a tour to two destinations in 2 days seemed to be inconvenient. But apparently it`s possible, you proved it (y) gonna b tryin` someday
Nay! lebih asik slow travel kak first, kemarin harusnya sempet ke Borobudur dari Setumbu, tapi karena mepet jadi cancel deh. Semoga next time jodoh sama Borobudur, supaya puas nikmatinnya tanpa buru-buru heheee
Hello Firsta.
I’m going to Jogja on this coming May 26-31 with a friend. If you don’t mind, may i ask you which one should i go first between prambanan and borobudur? And how much it will cost for each temple if we’re coming by ourselves without tourist guide or personal driver? We’ll be staying at Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta and planning to get there by bus if possible. Is that okay?
p/s : sorry for my bad English.
Hi Arina,
For Borobudur, you can go to Jombor terminal with Trans Jogja (ticket price is Rp3,000) and continue with another bus to get to Borobudur area (have no idea about the ticket price for this bus). For Prambanan, you can reach this temple easily with Trans Jogja to Prambanan shelter.
Entrance fee info:
Borobudur: 20 USD or 250.000 IDR / person
Prambanan: 18 USD or 225.000 IDR / person
* Using rate: 1 USD = 12.500 IDR
** If you have a valid student card, you can get 50% discount for each temple.
Hope it helps!
it does help! tqsm firsta. btw, i am Malaysian 🙂
Cool! I hope you have a great time in Jogjakarta!
Btw what constitutes as a valid student card? I have my University of Nottingham Student card….is that enough?
Yes, should be ok.
Nay nay nay! too rush for 2 most inviting attractions of Indonesia 🙂 🙂
TWB
Yes it is a nay!
ahh iya juga, masih penasaran mau muterin kompleks prambanan sampe bener-bener puas. kayaknya perlu seharian deh, dan ditutup dengan ke sunset Ratu Boko kayaknya perfect 😀
I will be in Indonesia during Ramadan and am hoping to get to Yogyakarta and visit Borobudur and Prambanan. Is this an option during Ramadan? Different opening hours? Drivers still available? Will water consumption after trekking through temple complexes for hours be frowned upon? In other words, is it advisable to tour Borobudur and Prambanan at all during Ramadan.
Thanks
Hi!
Will be arriving at Yogyakarta by 12pm. Is it possible to visit Prambanan (for 2hours i guess) then travel directly to Borobudur and catch the sunset view?
How long would it take to travel from Prambanan to Borobudur by car?
Thanks!!
Rose
Yeay! for Me 🙂
Pernah ke Borobudur & Prambanan di hari yang sama.
Waktu itu nginep di penginepan di area Borobudur, sekitar jam 5 dijemput ojek ke Puthuk Setumbu untuk ngejar sunrise dengan background Borobudur, trus setelahnya lanjut ke area Borobudur sampe jam 10 pagi, lanjut ke Prambanan sampe senja & malemnya nonton sendratari di Prambanan.
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Definitely a yay, unless you’re REALLY into temples. In fact, if you have the energy (get plenty of zzz the night before), you can definitely do Setumbu sunrise + Borobudur + Merapi lava tour + Prambanan (just the three main temples) + Ramayana ballet.
yay , untuk trip borobudur sunrisenya
hi there. I will be visiting jogjakarta in mid november. 2 adults and 2 kids . how do i pick a tour from airport to prambanan temple and then to hotel. please let me know charges.
Hi Mala,
I will send you an email for more details 🙂
I’m visiting yogyakarta for 2 days only and would really like to do the Borobudur and Prambanan tour in 1 day. Ideally I would like to do this tomorrow (1st November ) but I realise that it is very short notice, therfore I could be available on 2nd November.
Please let me know if there is any availability for this tour. Thanks
Hi Aleasia,
I already sent you an email. 🙂
Hello,
Some very useful info on this link – thank you!
My wife & I will be arriving Yogyakarta late on the 23rd Dec, departing early 29th and are still undecided re the “Yeah or Nay” one day or two…. though leaning towards a more unrushed 2 days.
Would it be possible to obtain an all inclusive quote (transport, guide, entrance fees etc) for Borobudur and Prambanan?
Would a booking for two be just us – or part of a larger group – and if the former are we able to modify it slightly (eg my wife would prefer more time exploring the temples, perhaps opting out of something else) ?
Also, can you advise of your cancellation policy as the current volcano activity and flight disruptions is of some concern..
Many thanks!
Ian
Hi Ian,
Thanks for sharing your holiday plan.
I sent you an email yesterday 🙂 Look forward to hearing back from you.
Hi Firsta,
Yep, got that this morning. Will look at it this weekend when we get some time together and get back to you.
Thanks!
Ian
Hi Firsta,
We discussed this last night and have decided to ‘hold’ for the time being.
The reason is that we will be travelling via Denpasar on the way back and as you know there have been many flight cancellations to & from Bali due to volcano activity.
We have commitments in Sydney from 30th Jan (when we are due back) so if there are on-going flight cancellations we will defer our trip to a later date.
If we do go ahead, we’ll contact you closer to our departure date.
Thanks for your help.
Regards
Ian
Hi
Your blog is interesting!
My husband and I plan to visit Yogyakarta during 2-7 May, 2016.
We would like to visit both Borobudur temple and Prambanan and of course sunrise tour. We also would like to visit Bromo too. Is it possible to get to Bromo and back to Yogyakarta we have to catch the flight back home in the afternoon on 7 May. Could you give me the cost of all tour? I can join with other people if possible.
Thank you so much.
Regards
Ratchada
yay. visit borobudur in early morning and then enjoy sunset and night at prambanan. * its could be yay if we dont have much time to explore magelang and jogja 🙂
Yes, indeed. 🙂
hI, may I know specific term & condition if I have student card in order to get 50% discount to enter both temples? I have info that only foreigner who study in indonesia entitled for the discount.
Its really confusing, hope you can help me.
Any students are eligible for the 50% discount for Borobudur and Prambanan temple entrance fee. You have to bring (and show at the ticket counter) your valid student ID.
Dear Firsta, Thanks a lot for the info.
Hi Siti, my pleasure! Have a great time in Yogyakarta!
Hi Firsta
Really nice to read your blog. I will be reaching Yogya airport in the afternoon on the 24th.. I will need to leave for the airport again on 27th. Do you think the following itinerary is wise?
24th – airport to lunch then Prambanan, sunset there. Take a bus back to Manohara Resort
25th morn sunrise at Borobodur then explore, bus back to Jogja city, chill and explore city
25th late night bus to Merapi base, climb overnight
26th get back to jogja accomm, sleep, go to Parangritis Beach in the evening for sunset and paragliding
27th leave
Guess I wouldn’t have time to see Solo 🙁
What’s your personal email? Would like to correspond via email
Hi Bhuvan. Thanks for your kind words about the website, I just sent you an email.
Hi Firsta,
Not sure if you had received my message! Had asked you some advice with regards to my itinerary. Thank you!
Warm Regards,
Bhuvan
HiFrista , I just wonder we shall choose to view sunset at Borobudur (temple ) or from the hill since we only have 2 days 1 night at Yogyakarta . Would you please give any advice ?
Hi Joyce, I personally love sunrise from the top of Borobudur temple. 🙂 just sent you an email to explain more about it.
Sunrise at Borobudur is a must :-). Thanks for sharing the great informantion.
Hi Paulo, Thank you for stopping by. Yes, sunrise from the top of Borobudur temple is magical.
Hi Firsta,
I’ll be visiting Jogja next month and I have to say your posts have been very helpful, so THANK YOU! I’ll probably book with you on the tour later once I’ve got my itinerary firmed up 🙂
Sin Hwa
Hi Sin. I’m glad you found the site useful. Look forward to hearing from you when you’ve got your itinerary firmed up 🙂
Hi Firsta! Me and my friend are staying in Yogyakarta today and tomorrow. It is a short visit so we would like to visit the Borobudur and Prambanan temples tomorrow. We already booked one of the available tours in the booking form and were just wondering when will you get back to us for a confirmation since there is not much time left.
Thanks!
Hi Alba, sent you email for more details 🙂
Hi Firsta,
My wife & me would be flying into Jogya on 18/5 and would like to visit Borobudur & Prambanan temples within a day on 19/5. I read your reply posting to Arina on 28 Apr’15 with regards to entrance fees & transportation. If we were to follow your advice, that is take trans jogya to Borobudur via Jombor terminal, will we be able to catch the sun rise on our own if we set off at 4am?
Appreciate your reply and have a nice day.
Warm regards,
David
Hi David, not sure if the bus (both the regular bus and also the Trans Jogja) is available at early morning.
Please have a look at this page: http://discoveryourindonesia.com/setumbu-hill-sunrise-tour/ or http://discoveryourindonesia.com/manohara-hotel-borobudur/. I think joining a shared transport tour is a less hassle solution (and cheaper rather than hiring a private car). We can do pick up from a hotel in Yogyakarta city center.
I will be interested in doing this trip both temples in a day.
Can you pls let me know how do i go about making a reservation for such a trip.
Thanks
Mohan
Hi Mohan. You can book the tour by pressing one of the buttons above. Alternatively visit this page for the Manohara Borobudur Tour.
Hello.
Me and my husband will be visiting Borobudur and Prambanan temple complex these days but we were wondering how would be the situation during the Ramadan. Would the temples be still open for visitors, would the opening timings change, would be able to find and hire a driver and would any restaurants during the day be open ?
Also if he hire a driver – how much do you think would be the normal price to pay for a day to take us 1st to Borobudur and 2nd day to Prambanan and maybe Merapi lava
What time would be the best to visit Merapi Lava and is there an entrance fee ? Thank you
Hi Boryana. The temples will be open during Ramadan and you can visit them. You will be able to hire a car and restaurants will also be open. For the price of a car rental please visit the Yogyakarta Car Rental Page.
Hi Firsta
We are visiting Yogyakarta for a couple of days starting tomorrow. It’s short notice but could you advise me please if you have a driver and car available for Sunday 12 June to collect my friend and I (2 adults) and then visit Borobudur and Prambanan in the same day? Maybe around 3 hours at each location. Perhaps you can email me availability and prices? Many thanks. Robert
Hi Robert. I just emailed you regarding your enquiry.
HiFirsta,
I’ll be Yogyakarta August 23-27. I plan to visit BOROBUDUR and Prambanan in a day trip (24). pls, email me the price.
thanks & best regards,
Nicholas
Hi Nicholas,
You can see all the details here: http://discoveryourindonesia.com/setumbu-hill-sunrise-tour/ and here: http://discoveryourindonesia.com/manohara-hotel-borobudur/.
Look forward to receiving your order. 🙂
Dear Firsta,
as discuss before, I would like to book on 25/08/2016. number of Pax 2.
Tour is Rp 140,000 per person.
– Pick up at around 4:00 am.
– Watch sunrise from Setumbu Hill.
– Visit Borobudur Temple.
– Visit Prambanan Temple.
– Return to Yogyakarta at 2:00 pm.
cheers ,
Nicholas
Hi Firsta,
very informative blog!
We are a couple visiting Java in september and will spend 4 nights in Jogja (14-18.09), in the Southern district (Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel). As we have the time, we’ll probably spread the visits over two days and also see some of the city highlights. Could you get in touch per email to see more in detail what options we’d have for transportation / pricing? Or if you would advise to get accommodation closer to the temples for example. Thanks!
Sure Dann. I’d recommend reviewing some of these Yogya Tour Packages. They should give you some great ideas for your holiday.
Hello…. Great site!!!
By the way…ini Miss Frista yang duly pernah ng ajar di Tk Budi Utama bukan yah? Cos as long as I can remember there was only one beautiful lady with beautiful healthy long hair like yours.
Hi Linda. Unfortunately I wasn’t a teacher at TK Budi Utama. GLad to hear there is another Firsta with beautiful long hair though :p
Hello Firsta,
Congrats with your blog. So helpful!
Before booking the Borobodur & Prambanan tour a question.
We are looking to book for next Sunday, Monday or Tuesday, so :
Is this tour organised on a daily base?
Hope to meet you within a week,
Dirk & Caroline
Hi Dirk & Caroline. Yes the tour is organised every day so you can easily make a booking.
Hi Firsta,
first of all, thank you for such a great and informative blog.
We are travelling to your lovely country in September. We are arriving in Jakarta on Monday evening and planning to spend there two days. After that we plan to take a train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, as you suggested.
I am curios to know what is the best tour operator for one whole day tour of Yogyakarta (standard – both temples and probably palace), which operator is the safest and how much does it cost. For strange reason I cannot see the prices anywhere? What is the price per person?
When we arrive in the afternoon (between 15-16 h ) is there anything you recommend to do or just wonder around the city?
Thank you
Hi Aleksandar. I’d be happy to help you arrange your tour in Yogyakarta. You can find prices for activities and the different tours on offer here. Will be happy to help you with the bookings when you have selected the tour.
Hi Firsta
I will be coming with 3 other friends to Yogyakarta on 6/11 and next day 7/11 we are planning to do in one day Borobudur and Prambanan. We are interested in sunrise in Borobudur and late afternoon/evening/sunset in Prambanan. We have all day for those two. Could you please advise what cost it would be and how we can book it?
Monika
Hi Monika. I just sent you an email regarding your enquiry.
Hello,
We arrive the 19th of July 2017 in Yogyakarta Airport at 12:25 and we’d like to visit directly Prambanam and some nearby temples.
What would be the price of this tour? We are two people.
We’d like to end in the hotel.
Thank you
Hi David. IF you’re interested in different tours around Yogya I’d start by looking at the Yogya tours page.
Hi Firsta,
I will be reaching Yogyakarta at 12.30pm and will be staying for 3 days (including arrival and departure day).
Is it possible that I visit Prambanan (or Borobudur) on the day of arrival and complete the other one the next day?
Could you suggest any of your tour package that suits me best?
Thanks in advance.
Douglas
Hi Douglas, we sent an email to you.
Good Day Ma’am
Just would like to ask if it is possible to go to Prambanan temple directly from Borobudur (vice versa)? Thanks 🙂
Hi Gong,
Yes you can also do that. Prambanan is more popular for sunset and Borobudur for the sunrise, but you can do the other way around 🙂
The temple open for public at 6 AM and close around 5-5:30 PM.
Hi Firsta,
It was a pleasure reading your blog. We land to Yogyakarta on dec 18th in the afternoon (2pm). Do you think it gives us enough time to do Prambanan and next day do Borobudur? If not, then I guess we’ll combine them in one day. Also, could you please help provide details of the tour operators and costs? We don’t need it to be a private one. Looking forward to your response
Hi Aqeel,
I have received your shared transport program request. I’ll reply soon.
Hi, do you know how strictly the 48 limit on the combo ticket for Prambaban and Borobudur is enforced. We entered one at 3.30 on Sunday and were planning to enter the other at 5 on Tuesday. TIA Dave
Hi David, sorry for the late reply. I think the ticket can only be use in 2 consecutive day.
Hope you had a great time in Yogya.
Hello Firsta,
First of all thank you for this great source of knowledge! I plan to spend 3 days (31.03-02.04) in Yogyakarta and I’d like to visit Borobudur and Prambanan within one day. Could you kindly please provide me the details about the cost of the tour as well as the combined ticket to both of the temples? I’d also appreciate any advice about the pick up as it’s not possible from every part of the city. I haven’t booked my hotel yet, so I wanna be sure I’ll find one in the good area 🙂 Looking forward to your response. Best regards
Dear Isa,
We sent an email to you. 🙂 Look forward to hearing back from you.
hi frista, aku udah baca blog kamu, aku plan semalam d jogja karna emg waktuku mepet dan pengen pergiin borobudur dan prambanan dalam satu hari. rencanaku checkout hotel jam 3subuh djemput sm supir ke borobudur trus langsung ke prambanan trus sorenya terbang balik jakarta, brati totally impossible ya???
Dear Karina,
Terima kasih sudah menghubungi kami melalui komentar di blog.
Mohon maaf atas keterlambatan balasannya. Saya sedang travelling di Sulawesi dan koneksi internet agak susah.
Plan kamu mungkin banget asalkan atur supir dan sewa mobil pribadi.
Biasanya, jika kamu menghabiskan waktu 2-3 jam di setiap candi, maka kamu akan selesai sekitar jam 2 siang.
Semoga membantu dan selamat jalan-jalan di Yogya ya.
Hello Firsta
Congratulations about your great description (guide).
I´m going to Yogyakarta in July as I´m an amateur photographer I would like to visit Borobudor on the sunrise, but have just read about to see the sunrise form a hill, where we could see the Borobodur Temple emerging form the mist. Could you tell me some details about it? I’ ll appreciate it :).
Do you arrange any tour that includes nice places to take pictures?
Sincerly
Joao
Dear Joao,
I have sent an email few days ago. Hope you receive it ok.
Hi Firsta
Thanks a lot. I´ve received your email. It is very helpful.
I haven´t decided yet what to do in Yogyakarta, beside to visite Borobudur temple and Pranamban.
Maybe I will need more help from you, to arranje a day tour.
I hope don´t bother you to much.
Thanks so much again
Joao
Hi Firsta
Thanks a lot. I´ve received your email. It is very helpful.
I haven´t decided yet what to do in Yogyakarta, beside to visite Borobudur temple and Pranamban.
Maybe I will need more help from you, to arranje a day tour.
I hope don´t bother you to much.
Thanks so much again
Joao
Hello Fista and everyone
Great explanations here!
There was one thing in Borobudur and prambanan which really bothered us a lot during our visit ie the distribution of plastic water bottles as a welcome drink… Plastic is causing huge env problems all over the world and theuse of plastic in indonesia is really enormous… I would therefore like to address to all Indonesia visitors to try to show how we can do with less plastic, by refusing these plastic bottles and bringing your own refill bottle everywhere you go. We are travelling around with 3 young kids for 2 months and manage to do that with our refill bottles, so yes we can! 🙂
THANK YOU
Hi Bert,
Thanks for raising the issue. Reducing the amount of throwaway plastic is something that I’m really passionate about. I’m glad that you’re travelling with refill bottles and it would be great if more people did the same thing. Best of luck sharing your message and enjoy your travels in Indonesia.
Hi Firsta,
My wife and I have a week in Bali and considering either a day trip to Yogyakarta to see both Borobudur and Prambaran and then head back the same night.
Is this possible and how could i organise this?
Dear Aslan,
It is possible. We will get in touch through email.
Please get the morning flight to Yogya, suggested arrival time is 7-8am. Please get the last flight to Bali, if possible departure above 7pm.
Speak to you through email.
Hi Firsta,
My husband and me have a few days in Bali and considering either a day trip to Yogyakarta to see both Borobudur and Prambaran and then head back the same night in next June.
Is this possible and how could i organise this?
Tks!
Dear Leli,
Yes it is possible. I have sent you an email 4 days ago.
Please let me know if you receive it ok. Look forward to hearing back from you.
PS: please check your spam folder too.
Hi Firsta,
great blog and discussion you have here.
We are due to arrive and visit both temples over the end of Ramadan and it’s celebration (5th and 6th of June).
Do you think there will be disruptions or could be difficult to find private transport on those days?
Apart this I dont think these temples should be any busier than usual, isn’t it?
Thank you.
Hi Giannicola,
Yes I think it’ll be relatively difficult to find a driver. We are not taking order during Idul Fitri holiday (3-7 June). 🙁
The temples are usually less busy during Idulfitri, but on 7-8 June onward it will get crowded.
Hi Firsta, thanks again for your answer.
I do have another question please: Is there a combo ticket for Borobudur sunrise, Borobudur temple and Prambanan temple?
Otherwise what would be the best option if I wanted to do these three? To get Borobudur sunrise and temple in a ticket and separately Prambanan?
I guess it’s not possible to buy just the sunrise ticket for Borobudur and the combo separately…
Thank you!
Hi Gianni,
The combination ticket is not valid for sunrise/sunset. The combination ticket for Borobudur and Prambanan only valid for normal working hours. Yes, you can buy the sunrise Borobodur ticket which is Rp475,000 per person for foreigners and the Prambanan ticket which is USD 25 per person. If you are a student, bring your student card with you, you can get a discount. Hope you have a great time in Yogyakarta.
We had visited both Borobodur and Prambanan same day in 2017. It was an amazing experience but as you mentioned it was a bit tiring. We also visited the Ramayana Ballet Open Year at night. That was also very captivating with Prambanan in the background. However, to visitors I will suggest not to visit the three the same day. In that case you won’t be able to fully enjoy these places. Your blog is very informative and will definitely help visitors to these places.
Hi Fiesta,
I have a question on the combo tickets for Borobudur & Prambanan.
Can I buy combo tickets for different dates and still get the discount?
Thanks for your reply.
Hi Henry,
As I know, the combo tickets are valid for 2 days, starting from the first visit. For example, if you buy a Prambanan-Borobudur combo ticket on March 28th, obviously with a visit to Prambanan on the same day, you can go to Borobudur on March 29th. Hope this helps.